é melhor prevenir do que remediar
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Portuguese[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Literally, “It's better to prevent than to remedy [afterwards]”.
Proverb[edit]
é melhor prevenir do que remediar
- a stitch in time saves nine (a timely effort can prevent larger problems)
- better safe than sorry (it is preferable to be cautious in one's choices than suffer from recklessness)